Cardinals-Rams injury report: James Conner questionable for Rams with knee issue

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (knee) remained limited on Thursday and is questionable to play in the team’s Week 17 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams.

Conner went down in the third quarter of the Cardinals’ Week 16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, a loss that ultimately ended their postseason hopes. He did not return to the game and was further evaluated by trainers. However, head coach Jonathan Gannon on Tuesday did not rule out Conner for Saturday. On Thursday, Gannon said the 48 hours before game time will determine his availability.

Linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (concussion) was limited on Wednesday, but he was a full participant on Thursday and Gannon said he will be good to go in Los Angeles after missing a game.

Gannon also announced safety Joey Blount (ribs) will not be able to play on Saturday, a hit to Arizona’s special teams.

Elsewhere on the defensive side, lineman Darius Robinson (calf) and linebacker Baron Browning (neck) were limited on Thursday. Browning was listed as questionable for Saturday, whereas Robinson had no designation. The Cardinals signed linebacker Benton Whitley to the active roster on Tuesday.

Kicker Matt Prater, who hasn’t appeared in a game since a Week 4 loss to the Washington Commanders, was ruled out on Thursday as he’s been rehabbing a meniscus injury to his left knee. He was designated to return from the injured reserve on Dec. 18.

The Rams had zero injuries to report on Tuesday, but added offensive linemen Rob Havenstein and Alaric Jackson to the injury report over the next two days. Havenstein carries a questionable designation into Saturday with a shoulder injury and Jackson was simply resting Thursday.

Arizona Cardinals injury report vs. Los Angeles Rams – Week 17

Player	Pos	Injury	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Game Status
Joey Blount	S	Ribs	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Elijah Jones	CB	Ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Matt Prater	K	Left Knee	Limited	Limited	Limited	Out
James Conner	RB	Knee	Limited	Limited	Limited	Questionable
Trey Benson	RB	Ankle	Limited	Limited	Limited	Questionable
Darius Robinson	DL	Calf	Limited	Limited	Limited	–
Baron Browning	LB	Neck	Limited	Limited	Limited	Questionable
Mack Wilson Sr.	LB	Concussion	Limited	Limited	Full	–
Evan Brown	OL	Neck	Limited	Limited	Limited	Questionable
Kelvin Beachum	OL	NIR-Rest	Limited	Full	–	–
Michael Palardy	P	Illness	DNP	Full	–	–

Here is the Rams’ injury report:

Player	Pos	Injury	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Game Status
Rob Havenstein	OL	Shoulder	–	Limited	DNP	Questionable
Alaric Jackson	OL	NIR-Rest	–	–	DNP	–

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